What to Plant This Fall: Inspiration from Holland
Part of the thrill of the Keukenhof, Holland's grand display garden of spring-blooming bulbs, is its staggering scale: 35 acres and 7...
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6 Tips for Controlling Weeds in Your Flower Garden
Everyone has different standards of neatness. That’s true in the garden as well as in the house. Gardens that look weedy to one person,...
How to Use Red in Your Flower Garden
Red is the boldest and most provocative hue on the color wheel. It’s also the complementary color for green. So in gardens, where green is...
How to Help Your Flower Garden Beat the Heat
Summer is off to a hotter than average start. Most of the country is already getting more than its share of heat and humidity, often with record-setting...
How to Design a Hummingbird Garden
Hummingbirds are fun to have around, and the more you know about them, the more impressive they are. As these tiny birds zoom around your...
How to Use White in Your Flower Garden
Though white is not considered a color, it plays a critical role in any artistic composition. In the garden, white a design tool that can be...
How to Use Burgundy Flowers and Foliage
Burgundy is a valuable color to have in your garden design tool kit. It's both potent and sophisticated. From garnet to merlot, maroon to mahogany, these...
Tropicanna: Wow Plants for Your Summer Garden
If you want to add a big splash of color to your garden with a very small amount of effort, plant some cannas. Their bold foliage, impressive size and...
Year of the Tulip: 5 Ways to Celebrate
The National Garden Bureau has put tulips in the spotlight this year, by declaring 2018 the Year of the Tulip. These cheery, easy-to-grow bulbs are...